Leadership Nclex Practice Questions Study Guide Rated A+

Which component of delegation is retained while the delegator is delegating the client's care task to the nursing aide? 1 Authority 2 Supervision 3 Responsibility 4 Accountability {Ans: 4 Accountability is retained by the delegator while delegating a client's care task to the nursing aide. Every individual on the healthcare team has authority for the delegated task. The nursing aide is just responsible for the delegated task, so the delegator retains the accountability. Supervision is a right of delegation.}What is the priority nursing intervention for a client bitten by a snake? 1 Sucking the bitten area 2 Offering alcohol to the client 3 Applying ice to the affected area 4 Immobilizing the effected extremity using a splint {Ans: 4 The priority nursing intervention for a client bitten by a snake is to immobilize the affected extremity using a splint because this may limit the spread of venom. The affected area should not be sucked because it will further harm the client. Alcohol should not be offered because it can cause the venom to spread through vasodilation. Applying ice to the affected area is ineffective and may worsen the client's condition.}A nurse leader is setting priorities for achieving success